Well, life is full of surprises isn't it - and I certainly got one recently. Coming back from a lovely few days camping in Abersoch (a Mums & Sons break with great weather and good company) I experienced intense pain and ended up going straight to Lancaster Royal Infirmary, where 3 days later, I had a hysterectomy.I am now at home, still in a bit of a state of shock, mobility slowed down and not able to drive for another few weeks. What has overwhelmed me has been the love and support from friends and family both near and far. As someone who finds it rather difficult to ask for help, this time has been a wonderful reminder of what it is to have such a great network around me. From the visitors in hospital who brought fruit, flowers, gossipy mags, pretty nighties and tasty delights, to the myriad offers of help with shopping, housework, general cheering up and regular phone calls, everyone has been brilliant.
My son, A, has been really considerate, making his own breakfast, bringing me meals in bed when I am feeling tired and even washing up and hoovering - not things he has done too often in his 10yrs! I think he was fairly shaken by his Mum being in hospital but fortunately his Dad took him on holiday straight after the op so he has had some distractions.
So now all I have to do is take it easy, read lots, try not to fret about the lack of income and unpaid bills and maybe use this time to simply enjoy 'being' not doing. I chose this picture cos it's called 'New Dawn, Lake Kivu, Rwanda' and it feels somehow like a new dawn, a new opportunity to get better, make the most of a clean bill of health and plan how to have some more fun in life. Starting now, with a DVD fest of all the episodes of Sex in the City, which a good mate brought round to keep me going over the next few weeks! I'll keep you posted ...
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